Registered Nurse (PRN)
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital - Lake Charles, LA
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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: * The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality patient care utilizing critical care knowledge and skills. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Documents accurately according to department policy. * Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. * Demonstrates competency in the use of Smart Pumps. * Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. * Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice. * Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner: Huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence principles, and use of white boards. * Uses the nursing process to effectively asses, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. * Performs initial assessments and reassessments and documents appropriately. * Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care. * Demonstrates competency in administering medication. * Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately. * Interprets and implements physician orders. * Competently performs unit specific procedures. * Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan. * Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations. * Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately. * Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions. * Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care and the nurses professional role. * Competently performs/assists with procedures that are routinely performed. * Demonstrates competency in administering medication and use of Smart Pumps. * Competently performs unit specific procedures. * Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice * Call is a requirement. * Able to function independently The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE * Graduate of School of Nursing. * Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse. * BLS-CPR Certified. ACLS and PALS required * Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others on one-to-one basis. * Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight. * Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; Possesses basic problem solving skills. * Observe changes in EKG, malignant hypothermia, airway issues, and over sedation. Physical Demands/Work Environment * Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50-100 pounds at a time. * The work environment may be physically confining. * Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability, i.e. listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart sounds. * Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
Created: 2024-07-07